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dissectverbCut open or cut apart.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Dissect the bodies for analysis.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

dissentnoun(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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disservicenounAn act intended to help that turns out badly.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He did them a disservice.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dissipatedadjectivePreoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Led a dissipated life.

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dissociateverbTo undergo a reversible or temporary breakdown of a molecule into simpler molecules or atoms.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Acids dissociate to give hydrogen ions.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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dissolveverbCause to go into a solution.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dissolvedadjective(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Add the dissolved gelatin.

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dissolvingnounThe process of going into solution.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The dissolving of salt in water.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

dissuadeverbTurn away from by persuasion.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Negative campaigning will only dissuade people.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

distancenounA distant region.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I could see it in the distance.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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distantadjectiveSeparated in space or coming from or going to a distance.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A distant telephone call.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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distillverbExtract by the process of distillation.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Distill the essence of this compound.

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distinctadjective(often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Gold is distinct from iron.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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distinctionnounA discrimination between things as different and distinct.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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distinctiveadjectiveOf a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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distinctivelyadverbIn an identifiably distinctive manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The distinctively conservative district of the county.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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distinctlyadverbClear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It's distinctly possible.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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distinguishverbMark as different.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We distinguish several kinds of maple.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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distinguishableadjectiveCapable of being perceived as different or distinct.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Distinguishable differences between the twins.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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distinguishedadjective(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Our distinguished professor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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distortedadjectiveSo badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His poor distorted limbs.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

distortionnounA change (usually undesired) in the waveform of an acoustic or analog electrical signal; the difference between two measurements of a signal (as between the input and output signal).advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Heavy metal guitar players use vacuum tube amplifiers to produce extreme distortion.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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distractionnounMental turmoil.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He drives me to distraction.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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distraughtadjectiveDeeply agitated especially from emotion.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Distraught with grief.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

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distressnounPsychological suffering.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The death of his wife caused him great distress.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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distressedadjectiveFacing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Distressed companies need loans and technical advice.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

distressingadjectiveCausing distress or worry or anxiety.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Distressing (or disturbing) news.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

distributeverbMake available.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The publisher wants to distribute the book in Asia.

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distributionnounThe spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Worldwide in distribution.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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distributornounA company that markets merchandise.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His company is a large distributor of software products.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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disturbverbDamage as if by shaking or jarring.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly!

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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disturbancenounActivity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

There was a disturbance of neural function.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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disturbedadjectiveHaving the place or position changed.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The disturbed books and papers on her desk.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

disturbingadjectiveCausing distress or worry or anxiety.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A disturbing amount of crime.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

disturbinglyadverbIn a disturbing manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The details of the kidnaper's letter had sounded disturbingly convincing.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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ditchverbCut a trench in, as for drainage.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Ditch the land to drain it.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dithernounAn excited state of agitation.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was in a dither.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

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diurnaladjectiveOf or belonging to or active during the day.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Diurnal and nocturnal offices.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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diveverbPlunge into water.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Italian, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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divergeverbMove or draw apart.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The two paths diverge here.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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divergencenounThe act of moving away in different direction from a common point.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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divergentadjectiveDiverging from another or from a standard.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A divergent opinion.

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diversadjectiveMany and different.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Tourist offices of divers nationalities.

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diverseadjectiveMany and different.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A person of diverse talents.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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diversificationnounThe act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered).advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He limited his losses by diversification of his product line.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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diversifiedadjectiveHaving variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Diversified farming.

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diversifyverbMake (more) diverse.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Diversify a course of study.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

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diversionnounA turning aside (of your course or attention or concern).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A diversion from the main highway.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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diversitynounNoticeable heterogeneity.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A diversity of possibilities.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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divestverbReduce or dispose of; cease to hold (an investment).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The company decided to divest.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

divestiturenounAn order to an offending party to rid itself of property; it has the purpose of depriving the defendant of the gains of wrongful behavior.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The court found divestiture to be necessary in preventing a monopoly.

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divideverbSeparate into parts or portions.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Divide the cake into three equal parts.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dividedadjectiveSeparated into parts or pieces.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Opinions are divided.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

divineverbSearch by divining, as if with a rod.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He claimed he could divine underground water.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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divinelyadverbBy divine means.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The divinely appointed means of rescue from temporal existence.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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divinitynounThe quality of being divine.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity of the Pharaohs.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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divisibleadjectiveCapable of being or liable to be divided or separated.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Even numbers are divisible by two.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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divisionnounOne of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The BBC's engineering division.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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divisionaladjectiveConstituting a division or an aliquot part of the basic monetary unit.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

American divisional (fractional) coins include the dime and the nickel.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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docileadjectiveWilling to be taught or led or supervised or directed.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The docile masses of an enslaved nation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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docknounLanding in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The ship arrived at the dock more than a day late.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Dutch, Middle Dutch, Middle English, Middle Low German, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

doctornounA licensed medical practitioner.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I felt so bad I went to see my doctor.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

doctoraladjectiveOf or relating to a doctor or doctorate.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Doctoral dissertation.

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doctrinaladjectiveRelating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Quibbling over doctrinal minutiae.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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documentverbSupport or supply with references.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Can you document your claims?

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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documentedadjectiveFurnished with or supported by documents.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The first documented case of shark attack in those waters.

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dodderingadjectiveMentally or physically infirm with age.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His mother was doddering and frail.

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doernounA person who acts and gets things done.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

When you want something done get a doer.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Chinese, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dognounAn animal often kept as a pet that can bark.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Our dog carried a ball across the yard.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Original teaching entry. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

dogfightnounA fiercely disputed contest.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A real dogfight for third place.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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doggedadjectiveStubbornly unyielding.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Dogged persistence.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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doggedlyadverbWith obstinate determination.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He pursued her doggedly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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doggerelnounA comic verse of irregular measure.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He had heard some silly doggerel that kept running through his mind.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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doggingadjectiveRelentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Impossible to escape the dogging fears.

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doglikeadjectiveResembling a dog; especially in devotion.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A doglike affection.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dogmanounA doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He believed all the Marxist dogma.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dogmaticallyadverbIn a narrow-minded dogmatic manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He is a dogmatically opinionated critic of Modern Art.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dolefuladjectiveFilled with or evoking sadness.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The child's doleful expression.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dollarnounA symbol of commercialism or greed.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He worships the almighty dollar.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Dutch, German, Latin, Middle Dutch, Middle High German, Old Dutch, Old High German. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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domainnounTerritory over which rule or control is exercised.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His domain extended into Europe.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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domesticadjectiveOf concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Domestic issues such as tax rate and highway construction.

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domesticatedadjectiveAccustomed to home life.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Some men think it unmanly to be domesticated; others find gratification in it.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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domesticationnounAccommodation to domestic life.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her explorer husband resisted all her attempts at domestication.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek.

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dominancenounThe state that exists when one person or group has power over another.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

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dominantadjectiveExercising influence or control.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The dominant partner in the marriage.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

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dominatingadjectiveMost powerful or important or influential.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

D-day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe.

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dominionnounDominance or power through legal authority.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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donateverbGive to a charity or good cause.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Donate money to the orphanage.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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doneadjectiveHaving finished or arrived at completion.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Certain to make history before he's done.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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doodadnounSomething unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket.

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doomnounAn unpleasant or disastrous destiny.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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doomedadjectiveMarked for certain death.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The black spot told the old sailor he was doomed.

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doornounA swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He knocked on the door.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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doorwaynounThe entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He stuck his head in the doorway.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dormancynounA state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

dormantadjectiveInactive but capable of becoming active.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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dorsaladjectiveBelonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dotingadjectiveExtravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Middle Dutch, Middle English, Middle Low German, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dottedadjectiveHaving gaps or spaces.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Sign on the dotted line.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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doublenounA base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He hit a double to deep centerfield.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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